Subaru 2000 Impreza, Руководство пользователя

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IMPREZA U.S.A. (E)
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clutch at moderate engine rpm.
Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
Slow down before turning. Make a longer than normal turning radius
because the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to
the inside of the turn. In a tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle.
Crosswinds will adversely affect the handling of your vehicle and trail-
er, causing sway. Crosswinds can be due to weather conditions or the
passing of large trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the
steering wheel and immediately slow down gradually.
When passing other vehicles, considerable distance is required be-
cause of the added weight and length caused by attaching a trailer to
your vehicle.
Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into low gear in
order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of
your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts.
When going uphill on hot days, turn off your air conditioner to reduce
the possibility of engine overheating caused by the added load of the
trailer.
Pay attention to your water temperature gauge.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid using the accel-
erator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the
parking brake or foot brake. This may cause the transmission fluid to
overheat.
Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer when parking.
Apply the parking brake firmly. You should not park on a hill or slope.
But if parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release the regular brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb the load.